Service: Social Services Department - Ontario Works

Financial Assistance - Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card * other services include: covers costs related to starting a job or work placement * Families with Children for child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children

Employment Assistance - Clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children

Temporary Care Program - there is financial assistance available for children under the care of a guardian or with no available parent

Emergency Homelessness - People and families in need of emergency housing during regular work hours should contact the Ontario Works or ODSP office (if not registered with either, contact OW) * outside of normal business hours, contact the Huron Perth Crisis Intervention Program at 1-888-829-7484

Service Details

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Dates

Year round

Areas Served

Perth County

Eligibility

Ages: 18 year(s) and up

Youth and adults 18 years and over in financial need * employable youth 16-17 years in financial need who cannot live at home but are attending school or seeking employment (funds must be managed by a trustee, guardian or agency) * financial need is determined by a review of income, liquid assets and living expenses

Application

Call office for details or visit www.ontario.ca/socialassistance for an online application.

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